The proprietress had spared no expense to achieve her goal.
She deliberately wore a dress with little fabric, revealing her fair, slender arms and long, jade-like legs.
The wine was a thousand-year vintage, and the dishes were personally cooked by her.
Such treatment had never been enjoyed by anyone before.
Hearing a knock, Ji Mo opened the door.
Upon seeing the alluring proprietress, he paused, then a strange expression appeared on his face.
He clearly remembered that just a few days ago, the proprietress had shown him utter disdain, her face filled with contempt. Why would she act so out of character tonight, bringing him wine and food to curry favor?
"Heh, a materialistic woman."
Ji Mo thought to himself that he must have earned a large sum of money today, and the proprietress had likely heard about it, hence her behavior.
Indeed, she was indifferent when he had no money, but now that he was wealthy, she was throwing herself at him. How realistic.
"Young Master Ji, I heard that Langya Academy achieved a great victory today. I specially prepared some wine and dishes myself to celebrate with you."
The proprietress said with a smile as bright as a flower, her voice sweet and delicate.
As she spoke, her eyes flickered, her gaze as soft as water, radiating an electric charm that few men could resist.
"Proprietress, did you get sand in your eyes? Why do you keep blinking?"
Ji Mo glanced at the proprietress, feeling that something was off about her.
However, a guest was a guest. Although he was reluctant, he still invited her into the room.
Sand in her eyes?
The proprietress was furious. Was this guy a block of wood?
Didn't he know this was called making eyes?
She was extremely confident in her beauty and had even made advances, believing that any male would be unable to ignore her charm. Yet, she never expected this move to be completely ineffective on Ji Mo.
The proprietress suppressed her anger and entered the room, closing the door behind her.
She then arranged the wine and dishes and pulled Ji Mo to sit with her.
"Come, drink and eat."
The proprietress thoughtfully refilled Ji Mo's wine cup and served him plenty of dishes.
Ji Mo took a sip of wine and smacked his lips, finding it not to his liking, not as good as his own brewing.
He didn't touch any of the dishes.
Firstly, he had eaten a grand meal during the day and wasn't hungry yet. Secondly, the dishes didn't look very appealing, and he had no appetite at first glance.
Seeing Ji Mo not pick up his chopsticks, the proprietress's heart sank, and she felt a bit flustered.
Had she been discovered adding something to the dishes?
But it shouldn't be. She had added a mixed, potent poison. Several ingredients were clearly mixed into the wine and dishes. Eating them separately would be fine, but it would only take effect if the wine and dishes were consumed together.
This method of poisoning was extremely covert, and the proprietress believed Ji Mo shouldn't be able to detect it.
She tried to calm herself and said, "Don't just drink, eat some dishes."
Ji Mo couldn't refuse and ate a few mouthfuls perfunctorily.
Seeing Ji Mo consume all the wine and dishes, the proprietress finally smiled with relief.
Soon, the poison would take effect, Ji Mo would completely lose his spiritual power, and have no means of resistance, leaving him at her mercy.
"I think there's something wrong with you."
Ji Mo stared at the proprietress's beautiful face and said very seriously.
"You finally noticed? Unfortunately, it's too late."
The proprietress smiled triumphantly, believing Ji Mo had finally realized he was poisoned.
"It's not too late. It's not a big problem, and I can cure it."
Ji Mo felt that he should help since she had offered him food. He saw that the proprietress had some physical issues and felt it was right to help her treat them.
The proprietress felt something was wrong. Shouldn't Ji Mo be weak and collapse to the ground after being poisoned? Why was he acting as if nothing had happened?
"You're alright?"
She asked.
She couldn't understand why the meticulously prepared potent poison had no effect on Ji Mo.
She refused to believe it and, filled with doubt, tasted the wine and dishes herself.
Subsequently, the proprietress's face changed drastically. She felt her strength rapidly draining, realizing she had been poisoned.
"You... you..."
She gritted her teeth, pointing at Ji Mo, filled with hatred.
She had tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice, falling into Ji Mo's trap instead.
Now that she had lost the ability to resist, wouldn't she be at his mercy?
Ji Mo rubbed his hands, his face filled with eagerness. The proprietress's skin was tender and smooth, perfect for practicing his skills.
He pulled the proprietress and pushed her onto the bed.
"You... what do you want to do? I'm telling you, I'm a solitary star of misfortune. Any man who touches me will die."
The proprietress was in a panic, never imagining that Ji Mo, who appeared to be a gentleman on the surface, was actually such a shameless person, trying to take advantage of her predicament.
"Oh, I don't believe in such things."
Ji Mo directly flipped the proprietress over, making her lie on her stomach, and reminded her, "It might hurt a bit at first, but it will feel better if you endure it for a moment."
Endure it for a moment and it will feel better?
The proprietress had never heard such shameless, predatory words. Gritting her teeth, she desperately tried to circulate her bloodline power, choosing to perish together rather than let this beast defile her.
However, as soon as her bloodline power began to gather, she couldn't help but let out a soft groan, immediately deflating.
Ji Mo made his move.
He took out a piece of white jade and began scraping the proprietress's limbs.
Of course, he wasn't trying to take advantage, but to give the proprietress Gua Sha.
From his observations, Ji Mo saw that the proprietress's blood and qi were stagnant, her meridians blocked, and a lot of evil toxins accumulated in her body, which was very detrimental to her health.
Thus, his hands itched, and he wanted to use the Gua Sha technique to treat the proprietress.
The proprietress only felt a burning pain on her skin, mentally cursing Ji Mo for being mentally ill and liking this kind of thing.
But soon.
She felt the pain disappear, and a very strange sensation washed over her.
"Ah..."
She couldn't help but cry out. This time, it wasn't a cry of pain, but a feeling of indescribable comfort.
She felt as if Ji Mo's hands possessed magical power, guiding the jade stone across her skin, expelling some impurities and evil qi that had accumulated in her body through her pores.
The proprietress was amazed to discover that her bloodline had become purer, and her flesh, bones, and sinews had also been tempered, becoming even stronger.
At the same time, the potent poison within her body was also being neutralized.
Her cultivation was increasing at a terrifying rate.
Outside the door.
Several lecherous old men were eavesdropping.
They saw the proprietress enter Ji Mo's room, and then heard sounds from the room that made their faces blush and their ears burn, so they couldn't help but come to eavesdrop.
"To die under the peony is to be a romantic ghost. This young man is truly fearless, daring to sleep with the proprietress. This time next year will be his death anniversary."
They listened with blood boiling but dared not have any lewd thoughts.
This was because those who lusted after the proprietress's beauty had never met a good end.
Anyone who dared to touch the proprietress inevitably met a tragic death.
The proprietress's cries grew louder, attracting even more people.
Gua Sha was incredibly comfortable and had unimaginable miraculous effects.
The proprietress's blood and qi flowed vigorously, and immortal spiritual energy continuously generated within her, making her feel as if she had undergone a complete transformation.
Unfortunately, Ji Mo only scraped her limbs and did not touch any other areas.
After scraping the proprietress's hands and feet, Ji Mo threw away the jade stone in his hand and stopped.
"Don't stop, I want more."
The proprietress was still unsatisfied, feeling that if her back were also scraped, she would surely be able to break through to the Mortal Immortal realm.
"It's done."
Ji Mo felt it was enough. Scraping her limbs was sufficient; he felt too embarrassed to touch her back.
Trouble often arises near widows, so it was best to be cautious.
"Tsk, finished so quickly? This young man is truly weak, not good enough."
The eavesdropping guests were extremely disdainful and left feeling unsatisfied.
Not long after.
Faint sounds of breaking through the air could be heard, indicating someone had secretly infiltrated the Fulai Inn.